(2006/07) JULY 2006 MTB

Hong
I just stopped bird nest liao.. my mum say now should take dang gui with chicken to "pu bb 5 organs".

Heard FM, Neslac is quite good???
 


Fruitee,
can take dang gui??

I am still takin bird nest, my MIL said best to take at last stage.

Personally i dun like Neslac.
I think many mothers give Similac, Enfalac, Nan HA. My daughter tried Similac, Nan and Mamil and we let her have Mamil step 1 and continue step 2 until we switch to Friso3.

I think friso1 is not bad.
 
missmoon, ya.. perhaps we mite. Bt if hb can make it, tonite wd be going for a talk by TMC (part of the prental class schd) first, til 9pm then we go. By then, u wd have done & gone off.
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YB, dunno going a not, coz hb mite nid 2 work OT.
Last nite, i thk i felt cramp on the lower abs.
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Lying on the bed, i got up & walk a bit, seem better. Perhaps we r too stressed out coz EDD is nearer? Have u called & checked with gynae?

hong, i am still taking bird nest, bt not very often, like every 2 or 3 weeks.

sandy, i not sure when i am gonna stop work, bt guess 1 or 2 weeks b4 EDD i wd give myself a rest.

jessie, for me, i goto sleep on my right, coz left i wd feel uncomfy, a bit pain too.
 
hong
yah... take dang gui.. that's what my mum says la.. Bird nest took during the 2nd tri.. cos dang gui good to "pu" the bb now. Bird nest more for the skin..
hmm.. yah.. heard similac good also.. I also havent buy.. not sure when's the good time to buy ley...
 
Hi Hong,
Yah, I know. I also wish to at least give my baby colostrum. sigh...I've already researched on the FM. Will probaby get either Similac or Enfalac to try 1st. But Enfalac doesn't come in 400g tin.

Birds' Nest:
I've been drinking birds' nests since 2nd trimester for once a week. My MIL says my skin has become fairer. Hopefully my baby's skin also fair fair when born.

Coconut Juice:
When can we start drinking coconut juice. I'm starting to feel my body heating up easily. Also these few days, weather very hot. Heard got thai & m'sia coconut to choose from??
 
Hi Jazzyjas,
No, I didn't call my doc. Cos he said preferably call him when contractions are 5mins apart.

FM:
If baby allergic to FM, then no choice have to get Isomil lor...it's made of soy milk. Both my nephew & niece are allergic to Cow's milk. Hopefully my baby will have better genes...
 
YB
Yah.. alot of ppl been commenting about my skin does look fairer too.. hopefully after we pop, the skin texture still reminds... ekkeke..
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Fruitee,
Huh! Tot enter 3rd trimester better dont consume herbal or tonic liao?

Bird nest,
Yup! Still have it alternate week. But recently i craving for "Xue ge gao" snow Jelly. Eat nearly every week. heehee

YB,
Thai coconut not good, the juice is sweet and taste different from the normal coconut. U must choose the fresh coconut which selling at hawker stall. Think food court selling too but maybe more expensive??
 
MTBs, juz wanna ask do we have to take note of our dischrg? Read from the web that any changes (becomes watery) meant gonna delivery soon?
 
NOIF
Dun know ley... my mum saw in chinese papers & check with the medical hall ppl.. they say now take dang gui the best for the last "pu". so my mum brew, I just take loh.. until the last month, everything gonna stop liao.. that's when the coconut comes in.. ??? I also not sure ley..
 
OOps, I went to Food Fair not Motherhood fair LOL
YB,
Thai Coconut very nice, make sure u get the young one then the fresh is nice.

NOIF,
I bought those 1 tea spoon each for morning & night bird nest.. no syrup one. Very nice. I have it every day.. YUm YUM

Fruitee,
Can eat Dang Gui now ?? I have a few bottles left..
 
YB, Fruitee, Sandy,
Not Thai coconut,is the fresh green coconut for that drop from the coconut tree.
 
hong, mine oso like urs. Somedays juz white, bt usually its yellowish.

missmoon, i dunno leh. Thk i read from the babycenter site. My wet dischrg is usually after i PS, sneezed.. can "see" type. Other days, sometimes i juz feel the pantiliner is "wet"? Instead of seeing it. Getting confused??

Coz i unsure of wat i read, tat's y am wondering if any of u know if we sd take note of our dischrg.
 
jazzy

dun scare me. i have lots of discharge too. must change liner at least once or twice a day. discharge is slightly yellowish and quite watery. which website did you read this from?
 
Jazzy,
Sorry, just logged in. Missmoon answered your question liao
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YB,
I also feel heaty...sigh...but cannot drink Liang Teh. Now a bit sore throat.
 
jazzyjas, not at all, cos i experienced the same thing as u. sometimes can feel it "dripping" out and other times, feel that pantiliner is wet...but occasionally, i find yellowish discharge although there's no itch?

it stopped for a while...but now it's back...so maybe it's true abt being closer to delivery?
 
Jazzy
I only felt slightly wet at times.. think we better start monitoring...

Sandy
About the Dang gui.. that's what my mum got the info from newspapers & medical hall ppl, think should be ok bah.. anyway, I taking it every week now cos my mum brewing mah.

Hong
Those big big green green ones??? But where got sell??
 
poppy, no problem.
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Have u heard tat using water wif salt added in to rinse can reduce heatiness? A colli mentioned this. I have been doing it every nite after i brushed my teeth.

missmoon, glad tat u understand wat i meant.
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At times, i find it difficult to use the appropriate word to describe. Ya! Yellowish bt no itch. Have always been like this since preg.
Notice on weekends, its ok, not much or no dischrg. Perhaps working days move ard too much.
Mite be coz nearer to delivery.

millie, dun meant to scare u, sorrie. Its from www. babycenter.com. Coz I am unsure of wat i read, so i am asking advice from all of u.
 
Hi Poppy,

My yoga instructor says if baby is in breech position, we try to be on all fours everyday for five minutes or so. That means the position will look like we are mopping the floor or so. I read about this somewhere also. Hope this helps!

Have all MTBs been practising kegel exercises? I read that it's good for the strengthening of pelvic muscles which aid in delivery.
 
YB, Sandy, Fruitee,
Not the small coconut, think the small one is from Thailand.

Is the big green coconut. Hawker stall and food court selling. If got chance got Alexandra hawker stall, can drink the coconut and the avocado milkshake too!
 
Fruitee,
Hawker center? U try.. some places sell fresh green green coconut. hahaha..

Avocado drink is also very gd for baby. Is a brain fruit juice. I have being drinking it once a week. Taste like chendol without all the ingredient.
 
Hi Jessie,
Me in 34 wks. Also not sleeping well at all.Not able to find a good positon at all. Go toilet abt 3 times a night. Sleep is intermittent.I think it won't get better. So got to tolerate it.

YB,
My doc says at our stage, our stomach contractions can stay for 5-10mins before it relaxes. If this carries on v regularly, then will go into labour. If it is on and off, should be fine. For cramping, got to take note also if it doesn't go away. Must remember to rest or lie down. Sometimes, it is becoz we over exert.

Fruitee,
My doc don't allow me to tke dang gui. Firstly, it contains hormones. Secondly, it causes uterine conractions if taken too much or too often. I've been on medication for pre-term labour, so avoid all these, including the rasberry leaves tea.For me, once I take any herbs of any kind, I will experience a lot of contractions. So it really depends on your condition.Heartburns, lots of it too. Also got no appetite.no choice but to take small meals. Take care
 
Hong
Oki.. me will go source for it... drink coconut also so many things to follow.. ahhaha

Kin
since you under medication, think better for you to avoid all those things.. Pls take care ya..

Was wondering if any MTBs have any remedy for heartburns.. cannot stand the feeling..
 
Jazzy,
I have been rinsing with salt water for pass 2 days, but don't seem to work leh.

May,
Thanks for the advice. I'll try.

Mummies,
I still dunno when to start the coconut drink... 36weeks???
 
Hong - Thanks for the info!
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Guess its really up to the mom. I know what you mean about cannot tahan and must bath/shower. So, me going to shower after giving birth also. Nope, not getting confinement lady coz got mom and MIL. You leh? Yup, still taking birds nest once a week.

Angeline - lol,guess you will have to "cham siong" with your DH then.
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NOIF - Thanks for the info about the bath support & the checklist.
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YB - lol, i guess so. The reason I asked is because an ex-colleague also a twin. Both twins had baby girls and surprisingly, they do look alike...so cute!
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YB & eeyore - Aww..so sorry to hear that its CFM that you can't breastfeed. Sweetie, don't be too hard on yourself coz you are doing what's best for your litte BB.
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edksd - Yup, bust size increased liao. Thanks for the simple calculation.
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Brambles - Yup, weight gain too! Every time I visit my obgyn, I gain weight.

zita - I guesss you can really tahan the pain then!
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jazzyjass - If I am not mistaken, avent manual pump @ the Chinatown babyshop cost about $69.90.

Poppy - Don't be too hard on yourself. Your little BB may turn by next week. Yup, talk to the baby to turn is indeed a good idea.
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Jessie - Yup, hard to sleep well at nite. BB more active at nite too.

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Questions:
MTBs, does your obgyn do the V swap on Week 34 and another time at Week 36?

I too am confused with regards to coconut water? Should we take it at Week 36?
 
Here's some info for all MTBs:

Month Eight
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During the eighth month, expectant mothers may start seeing their doctor twice a month. This is to ensure that the babys progress is closely monitored and so that any needed tests can be performed.

Expectant mothers may start to feel a wide range of emotions. This can range from weariness and preoccupation, to excitement and joy. It is important that expectant mothers are educated about childbirth and that birth plans are decided upon. Expectant mothers need to feel they are surrounded by a support system of family and friends.

Some women may start to experience Braxton Hicks contractions. These may be more noticeable by women who have had previous pregnancies. Some women report aches and pains in the rib cage due to the movements of their babies. Changing positions will usually ease the discomfort.

Month Nine
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The ninth month cannot come soon enough for some expectant mothers. Many are ready to have their bodies back to themselves and they look forward to delivery. Other women may start to fear labor and delivery and feel much stress. Women are encouraged to enroll in childbirth education classes if they have not done. Education can help alleviate fears.

Many women feel that their emotions are heightened during the ninth month. If they are sad, they are very sad. If they are happy, they are very happy. If they are scatterbrained, they feel more so. Impatience and irritability may arise.

Decisions should be made and firmly in place by this time. The choice of pediatrician, birthing plan, circumcision (if the child is a male) and whether the mother will breast or bottle feed should be decided.

Women may notice that vaginal discharge becomes heavier in the ninth month. Heartburn and flatulence may also be more bothersome. Leg cramps, as well as backaches and a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, may be more pronounced. Braxton Hicks contractions may become more intense, as well as the need to urinate. Women may also find that their breasts may leak.
 
Hmm...Japeperal,
my gynea never mention about V swap..

Mummies do u feel very stretch or got sudden muscle pull at the side of your body..
My sleep is getting worst.. lie every where also cannot already.. lying on my back will make me breadthless..
Baby movement not so great as in hard nowaday..
Is it normal?
 
Morning MTBs.
Had cramp early in the morning again.. haiz..
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By then almost morning, din really sleep again.
Now tired.. no mood to work.. REALLY felt like taking the day off.

missmoon, u went to register already? Me not yet leh.. hb work til almost 11pm last nite then i went home first. Planning to go today, if he dun have to work OT again loh.

poppy, try to do it everyday, faithfully. Even when not having sore throat.
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japepearl, thanks for the info on the pump.
Regd the V-swab, i no idea leh.. gynae din mention. Is it a practice to do??

YB, how was the talk? I din manage to go, hb worked too late.

fruitee, dunno any remedy for heartburn. Guess u goto eat slowly? Take small meals?

sandy, i feel tightening more often than stretch.
Guess bb is now bigger, so bb's strength is stronger. At times wd be harder than usual. Normal a not i dunno.
 
jazzyjas
ya, went down in the evening to get it done. must tell them u're under the citibank promo. hope ur hb no need to work late today...if not, can go during lunch hour?
 
Hi MTBs,

I had plenty of discharge too and feel very wet at times. 2-3 times a week, it can be greenish. Did a V Swab test and thankfully no infection. Thus, want to enocurage MTBs that yellowish / greenish discharge can be rather safe as well
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Sleep is a challenge to me daily. Lie on back will feel breathless, lie on right ot left also uncomfy .... yesterday I had insomia again and this morning came to work with panda eyes.

Hi Jadepearl,
I think the v swab test is only done once.

Sandy,
Nowadays, feel lesser of baby kicks but more of wriggling.

I feel stretch at 2 sides of lower abdominal.

jazzyjas,
are you referring to the talk at SGS yest? I went, so so only. You didn't miss much. The 1st 5 lessons by Mrs Wong were more interesting and informative.
 
Lala
me too.. feel like a zombie.. never sleep the whole nite last nite.. this morning feeling so frustrated loh... Thinking of taking leave tml to have a good rest..
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Yesterday went for check up. Baby head went down liao.. me now 33 weeks, bb weighing at 2kg. think it's normal??
 
Hi Fruitee,
Nowadays, I try to take 1 day leave every week, really feel so tired. Maybe you should take a day rest tomorrow.

So, your baby is "guai", turn down liao ... hopefully my girl will also turn down when I go for checkup next week. Heard from a gynae that usually baby will not turn up again after week 32. So you are safe
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My baby was 1.622 kg at week 31, think 2 kg at wk 33 is normal.
 
Fruitee.
Ur baby guai. Already head down...
2kg is gd lah, if u carry full term she still have 7 weeks to gain weight.

Coconut drink - i will start talking ard 34 weeks.

v swab test - my previous gynae never do v swap for me b4. Dun know this gynae will perform or not.

Lala, did Dr Ang mention anything abt the V swap test? I still feel alot of kicks from my boy and i feel that he is stretching in my tummy. May be trying to turn and toss.

Mummies,
Do u feel breathless? I do, i dun think is heartburn just feeling i cant breath very well.
 
hong,
i feel especially breathless after a short walk...imagine walking up and down the stairs. cannot tahan.

coconut water -- best time to drink is when har? i'm due @ 38 wks...wanna try this also.

lala, thanks
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good to know it's nothing to worry abt.

fruitee, can understand, sleep very elusive these days. just cannot get the position right. if i'm comfortable, bb isn't. then if bb is comfortable, i'm not. these days, i find bb more comfy if i'm on my back. if lying on sides, he moves non-stop, impossible for me to fall asleep!
 
Lala
Yr company so good can let you take 1 day every week.. haiz.. me, think take leave also difficult but I dun care liao.. no point sacrifice so much for a company which dun appreciate u at all.
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Lala & Hong
Phew, at least my heart at ease. Was worrying yesterday ask my gynae will by any chance early pop bo.. he assured me that.. will be full term, no chance of early popping. Glad to hear that loh..

Hong
I feel very very breathless.. walk short distance, wah lau, cannot liao.. sometimes talk also like that.. get breathless very easily...
 
Lala, so good got 1 day off every week..
My company already find a temp staff to cover me when i am on Maternity Leave. I have to quickly finish my on hand job and pass over to her. She is coming on 19 June.
Got ACCA Exam, next friday also.. I saw a mother 2 year back with big tummy sit for exam, now is my turn.. My baby first examination lol
 
Hong,
Dr Ang mentioned that he will do v swab test usually at around wk 34 to wk 36. However, he did mine earlier due to my greenish discharge. However, it will be good to confirm with him again.

Fruitee,
ultimately baby is more important and if you feel tired, should rest. Weork ia afterall work, can NEVER compares to our babies
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Sandy,
must quickly handover work, sounds so stressful
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Actually my company is really quite good in the sense that they are asking me to slowly pass over my portfolios so that I can prepare for maternity. So, more "eng" recently. Still, be it busy or free, I feel very tired and sleepy.

Hmm ... wonder will your baby be an accountant in future considering he/she already absorbing accounting knowledge at such tender age
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Missmoon,
I will also start taking coconut drink from wk 34, once a week.
 

lala, ya, i am referring to the talk @SCGS. Oic.. ya, thot the 1st 5 lessons learnt lotsa thgs & info. Thanks.
Ya, sleep is indeed a challenge. Coz when its bedtime, usually its time for "problems" here & there oso.

fruitee, i thot of taking leave tomorrow oso. Bt then not much leave left so trying to conserve. Coz early mths, tired then i took.. so now must try 2 work when i can. If u r tired, u better take leave & rest.. no pt "struggling" in the office.

hong & missmoon, ya, i felt breatheless at times too. Now i see overhead bridges, i really dreaded climbing.. even stairs, juz 1 flight i am soooo tired. Got once, hb parked his car at a carpark, no slot at lower floors.. imagine i climbed almost 3 levels?! *phew*

So week 34 can start drinking coconut? How often sd we take it?
 

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